5 - 14

Enterprise/PSD

Margaret Walker

 

Castlehill Primary,
Cupar
Levels A B

 

Tackling a topic from a different perspective can be very motivating for pupils.

The level A/B work displayed by the P1 - P4 children in Personal and Social Development, Environmental Studies, Maths and Drama, exemplifies the application of ICT skills across these aspects of the curriculum

 

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
Reinforcing classroom rules as part of our school discipline procedures involved the children in Drama activities and Social co-operation, while using the digital camera to practise their ICT skills.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES/MATHS:
Mouse control, formatting, accessing programs and printing off were the main skills for the work on symmetry, printing their own names, making placemats and wall displays which can convert to calendars, done by the children.

The main 'gains' to the pupils are as follows, as identified by the teachers involved:

· improved computer skills

· increased confidence

· working independently improved

· enjoyed freedom to investigate

· improved communication skills

· ability to apply skills learned in real-life contexts

· collaborated well

· "Great excitement & eagerness to learn"

 

 

Good Practice - 5 - 14